Management; Switching Options; Optional Hsims And Vhsims; Standards Compatibility - Enterasys 2200 Installation & User Manual

Overview

1.1.12 Management

Management of the 2H258-17R is accomplished using SNMP compliant management tools for
in-band Local Management. Out-of-band Local Management is provided through the RJ45 COM
port on the front panel using a VT100 terminal or a VT100 terminal emulator. In-band remote
management is possible through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software.
Local Management described in the SmartSwitch Series 2H253, 2H252, 2H253 and 2H258 Local
Management User's Guide provides the ability to manage the 2H258-17R, and optional HSIMs
and VHSIMs that support Ethernet. For information about Local Management for optional
non-Ethernet HSIMs or VHSIMs, refer to their respective user's guide.

1.1.13 Switching Options

The 2H258-17R provides 802.1Q switching or SecureFast Switching Virtual Network Services
between all of the front panel interfaces including the optional HSIM or VHSIM interface. In the
802.1Q mode (the default mode of operation), the 2H258-17R functions as an 802.1D switch until
VLANs are configured.
IEEE 802.1Q switching and SecureFast switching allow migration to Virtual Network
technologies without requiring the replacement of existing equipment.

1.1.14 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs

Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs are available from Enterasys Networks for additional connectivity
to various networking technologies. The HSIMs and VHSIMs available for the 2H258-17R are
listed in the Release Notes shipped with the device.

1.1.15 Standards Compatibility

The 2H258-17R is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D, and 802.1Q
standards. The 2H258-17R provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to
enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against "loop" conditions. The
2H258-17R supports a wide variety of industry standard MIBs including RFC 1213 (MIB II),
RFC 1757 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC 1354 (FIB MIB), and RFC 1190 (Path MTU
Discovery). A full suite of Enterasys Networks Enterprise MIBs provide a wide array of statistical
information to enhance troubleshooting. For information on how to extract and compile individual
MIBs, contact Enterasys Networks.

1.1.16 Year 2000 Compliant

The 2H258-17R has an internal clock that can maintain the current time and date beyond the year
1999.
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